HOW IS GANNOWAY LAKES ORGANIZED/MANAGED?

The Gannoway Lake Estates Community Association, Inc. is a non-profit corporation. The basic purpose of the Association is to govern Gannoway Lake Estates in accordance with the governing documents.

The Association is governed by a three (3) person Board of Directors, elected by the members of the Association. The Board of Directors of the Association has the power and duty to administer the affairs of the Association in accordance with the governing documents. The Board is also responsible for the ongoing operation and maintenance of Gannoway Lake Estates Community Association, Inc.

The Board has a management agreement with a property management company. The Property Manager is responsible for carrying out the decisions of the Board; assisting in administering the affairs of the Association; and the overall operation and maintenance of Gannoway Lake Estates Community Association, Inc. The Association currently has a management contract with VanMor Properties, Inc. , 832-593-7300 (phone), Email: support@gannowaylakeestates.org

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IS MEMBERSHIP IN THE ASSOCIATION OPTIONAL?

No. Any person who becomes an Owner at Gannoway Lakes Estates Community is automatically a Member of the Association. Membership is mandatory. It ceases when the person ceases to own in Gannoway Lake Estates. Every Member signed a statement agreeing to be subject to the requirements of the governing documents at their closing.

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DOES THE ASSOCIATION HAVE AN ANNUAL FEE/ASSESSMENT?

Yes. Every owner is required to pay a yearly assessment established by the Association. These funds are used for the Common Expenses of the Association. These expenses are incurred in the administration, management, maintenance, and operation of GLE Homeowners Association, Inc. $423.00 per-lot, per-year. The assessments are due yearly in advance on or before the first day of January.  

Failure to pay assessments will result in several attempts to solicit the payments owed. However, if repeated attempts are ignored, collection is handed over to the Association's attorney, which could result in a lien on the delinquent property or other legal action. While The Association certainly prefers not to take these types of actions, they are required under the terms of the governing documents to ensure the Association remains on sound financial footing.

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I BOUGHT MY PROPERTY IN JUNE, DO I HAVE TO PAY A FULL YEAR'S ASSESSMENT FOR THE FIRST YEAR?

No. Your yearly assessment is pro-rated starting on the first day of the month following the closing date. Thus, if you closed on your lot in June, you would owe 6 months assessments (July-December).

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ARE THERE OTHER FEES ASSOCIATED WITH THE ASSOCIATION?

Yes, please refer to the governing documents, which can be found from a link on the home page.

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DOES THE ASSOCIATION HAVE MEETINGS?

The by-laws of the Association require us to hold an annual meeting, which is typically held in late April. Notice of location, date, and time will be communicated to every homeowner by VanMor in plenty of time to plan to attend. This is another reason why it is important to ensure your association has the correct contact information.

However, special meetings of the Association may be called by the Board of Directors of the Association or upon the presentation of a petition signed by at least 75% of the Owners. Notice of meetings shall be given to the Owners. The Board of Directors have scheduled quarterly meetings and when necessary special meetings if required to complete the necessary duties required by the board and as established in the By-Laws.

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HOW CAN I GET INVOLVED IN THE ASSOCIATION?

The by-laws of the Association require us to hold an annual meeting, which is typically held in late April. Notice of location, date, and time will be communicated to every homeowner by VanMor in plenty of time to plan to attend. This is another reason why it is important to ensure your association has the correct contact information.

However, special meetings of the Association may be called by the Board of Directors of the Association or upon the presentation of a petition signed by at least 75% of the Owners. Notice of meetings shall be given to the Owners. The Board of Directors have scheduled quarterly meetings and when necessary special meetings if required to complete the necessary duties required by the board and as established in the By-Laws.

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DOES THE ASSOCIATION HAVE A SET OF RULES/REGULATIONS?

Yes, and these can be found under the Homeowner's Documents tab on the home page. Please take the time to become acquainted with these important documents.

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HOW DOES THE ASSOCIATION ENFORCE THE RULES/REGULATIONS?

The Board of Directors have the responsibility to enforce, and to direct our management company to enfore the proscriptions contained in the governing documents. Additionally, the Board of Directors is empowered to create policies where the governing documents are not sufficiently specific, or to address special situations. Please also note that typically, if an enforcement action is required, the costs will be charged to the homeowner's account. For example, if a certified letter is required due to no response for prior attempts at contact to discuss a violation, the cost of the certified letter is charged to the homeowner's account so that the rest of the homeowners are not burdened with extra costs they did nothing to warrant.

Please take the time to acquaint yourself with these important documents. If you have any questions about the information contained in them, please contact the management company or one of the directors.

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I BELIEVE A VIOLATION OF THE RULES/REGULATIONS IS TAKING PLACE , WHAT DO I DO?

It is very likely that the violation has been reported to VanMor already and a letter has been written to the owner in an effort to correct it. But, if you notice any violation, please don't hesitate to contact Certified Management of VanMor Properties, Inc. , 832-593-7300 (phone), or Email: support@gannowaylakeestates.org

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  I'M INTERESTED IN REPAINTING OR MAKING A MODIFICATION/ADDITION TO MY PROPERTY, WHAT ARE THE PROCEDURES?

Repainting your house/trim the identical color does not need approval, but repainting any other color and all other modifications/improvements undertaken on your home/lot must be approved by the Association's Architectural Committee. Please submit a request/plan on a submittal form to Certified Management of VanMor Properties, Inc. , Attention: Lynette Rink, 8711 Highway 6 North, Suite 270 , Houston, TX 77095, or call 832-593-7300 (phone), or Email: support@gannowaylakeestates.org and a form will be mailed or faxed ACC forms are available in the Homeowners Documents section of this website . The form and a check for $25 application fee should be returned to Certified Management of VanMor Properties, Inc for processing by the Architectural Committee. The entire process can take up to 30 days for approval, but faster approvals are common.

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